Although Sussex is home to the sunshine coast, we do have some rainy days! Don’t panic, there’s plenty of indoor activities in Sussex for even the wettest days.
Tangmere Military Aviation Museum
Tangmere Military Aviation Museum, Tangmere, Chichester PO20 2ES
Tangmere Military Aviation Museum is situated in a corner of the old Tangmere airfield, famed as an RAF fighter station from 1918 until Fighter Command left in 1958. The Museum aims to promote public awareness of the United Kingdom’s military aviation heritage, educating present and future generations in military aviation.
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Bluebell Railway
Station Approach, Sheffield Park Station, Uckfield, TN22 3QL
Bluebell Railway operates along an 11-mile track between Sheffield Park and the market town of East Grinstead, stopping at Horsted Keynes and Kingscote stations along the way.
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Weald & Downland Living Museum
Town Lane, Singleton, West Sussex, PO18 0EU
Be part of something historic and discover Sussex rural history through the seasons, in the heart of the picturesque South Downs. See what rural living was like with over a 1,000 years of history to explore, and over 50 relocated historic houses covering the 40 acre site.
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Newhaven Fort
Newhaven Fort, Fort Road, Newhaven, BN9 9DS
There is so much to explore at Newhaven Fort, including the vast, echoing tunnels built into the chalk cliffs. Stroll along the ramparts and enjoy the breathtaking panoramic views of the South Downs and Sussex Coast. The cliff-top gun emplacements are sure to fire any imagination!
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Paradise Park
Paradise Park Avis Road, Newhaven BN9 0DH
The Heritage Trail and Gardens at Paradise Park are the perfect day out for all ages. The Museum of Life is one of the finest exhibitions of its type in the country with life size moving dinosaurs and a spectacular collection of fossils, minerals and crystals.
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The Royal Pavilion
The Royal Pavilion 4-5 Pavilion Buildings, Brighton BN1 1EE
Built as King George IV’s pleasure palace when Brighton was the heart of fashionable Regency society, the Royal Pavilion was also used by King William IV and Queen Victoria. Today it has been restored to its original 1823 splendour with Indian architecture contrasted with interiors inspired by China.
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Museum of Gardening
South Downs Nurseries Brighton Road Hassocks BN6 9LY
A unique visitor attraction in a stunning oak framed barn. Explore the history of gardening and find out about the inventions that have transformed the way we care for our gardens. Discover an exciting collection including rare and unique lawn mowers and horticultural tools for cultivation, pruning and irrigation.
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Harbour Park
harbour park windmill road, seafront, littlehampton, west sussex
Harbour Park, excitement for all age’s right on Littlehampton’s award winning sandy beach. In our outdoor environment, take a spin on the Whirlpool Waltzer or swim the high seas with our friendly fish on the Ocean Coaster, try the family favourites such as the Dodgems and Adventure Golf. For the…
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Aldingbourne Country Centre
Aldingbourne Country Centre, Fontwell, PO18 0JP
Experience the magic of making a difference! Enjoy a great family day out at the Aldingbourne Country Centre and help support people with learning disabilities and / or autism at the same time. It’s a win for everyone! Visit our lovely animals on the Open Farm (you can even feed…
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Chichester Cathedral
Chichester Cathedral West Street, Chichester PO19 1RP
Located in the heart of the city, Chichester Cathedral is a living church with over 900 years of history. Discover unique architecture, where medieval features sit alongside world famous contemporary artworks.
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Fishers Farm Park
Fishers Farm Park, Newpound Lane, Wisborough Green, West Sussex, RH14 0EG
The multi-award winning Fishers Adventure Farm Park is the much-loved family day out in the heart of the lovely West Sussex countryside. Fishers offers a unique mixture of animal adventures, exhilarating indoor and outdoor play the whole family can experience – it’s no wonder that Fishers is still “Where the…
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Visit Chichester Cathedral in the heart of the historic Roman city and discover over nine centuries of history.
Tangmere Military Aviation Museum to learn about the military aviation history of the UK with a fascinating selection of historic aircraft as well as memorabilia from as far back as World War I.
For an indoor activity in West Sussex that is perfect for younger adventurers, head to Harbour Park where indoors houses Under the Sea soft play, Toddler Town and Treasure Quest escape room.
Looking for other rainy day activities in Sussex? Visit the grandeur of the Royal Pavilion to discover Indian architecture contrasted with interiors inspired by China. Fishers Farm Park is another great choice for your next family day out in any weather with the Glow Barn, Higgledy Village, soft play and more. Discover a selection of indoor activities such as Aldingbourne Country Centre soft play area and Paradise Park.
Hoping to see something on the big screen? Sussex also has a number of cinemas showing the latest movies perfect for damp and chilly days out.